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Table 2 Artificial Intelligence possibilities for gamification

From: Envisioning gamification in anesthesia, pain management, and critical care: basic principles, integration of artificial intelligence, and simulation strategies

Purpose

Process

Effect

Personalized learning paths

Analyzing individual learners' strengths, weaknesses, and preferences enables the creation of customized gamified learning paths.

This tailored approach enhances engagement and maximizes learning outcomes.

Dynamic challenges

AI-powered algorithms can generate adaptive challenges based on the user's performance and progress.

This ensures that the difficulty level remains optimal, fostering a continuous state of engagement and improvement.

Real-time feedback

AI can provide instant feedback based on learners’ actions, helping them understand their mistakes and guiding them toward better solutions.

The immediate feedback loop enhances the learning process and promotes quicker skill development.

Content recommendation

Interactions and preferences within gamified experiences can be assessed to suggest relevant content, activities, or challenges.

This enhances user engagement and knowledge acquisition.

Natural language processing

Capabilities can be integrated into gamified interfaces to facilitate more conversational and intuitive interactions.

Makes learning and engagement feel more seamless.

Data-driven insights

AI can analyze vast amounts of data generated by gamified activities, providing educators and developers with valuable insights into learner behavior, preferences, and performance.

The data-driven approach enables continuous improvement.

Adaptive gameplay

AI can adjust the gameplay experience based on real-time user interactions and learning progress.

Users remain engaged and challenged at the appropriate level.

Emotion recognition

Analyzing users’ facial expressions and emotions during gamified activities can provide insights into emotional responses to different challenges or content.

Findings can be used to tailor experiences for emotional engagement.

Virtual coaches andassistants

AI-powered virtual characters or assistants can guide learners through gamified activities.

Availability of explanations, hints, or additional resources as needed.

Predictive analytics

AI can predict learners’ future actions or learning trajectories based on their historical data.

Helps developers create more effective gamification strategies.